The Best of You in My Mind Episode 15 Recap
> The Best of You in My Mind Recap
To improve Lin Xichi's fashion sense, Xin Zi Dan meticulously went through Lin Xichi's closet, lamenting that all her clothes were either childish or masculine, lacking any feminine charm. Xin Zi Dan insisted that girls must wear clothes that make them look slim, warning Lin Xichi she didn't want to appear like a "walking bucket" in front of boys, especially given her height.
Despite the cold, Lin Xichi bravely removed her thermal underwear and donned a skirt, making her way to the archery team's practice. With lipstick on and an overly gentle demeanor, Lin Xichi arrived at the archery field. She positioned herself near Xu Fang, who was training, and began to shower him with exaggerated compliments like "You're so amazing!" and "You're my number one!"
, drawing curious stares from the other team members who noted how much she had changed from their usual bickering dynamic. Xu Fang, completely bewildered by her uncharacteristic behavior, struggled to maintain his focus. He asked if she had put on lipstick, remarking that she looked like she had "just ate a dead mouse." He also pointed out that she was not dressed warmly enough.
Unable to get her to quiet down, Xu Fang eventually shooed her away so they could continue practice. One of his teammates observed that if a "tough girl" like Lin Xichi started flattering herself and dressing up, it meant she had a crush on someone. The teammate speculated she might be interested in Ye Shao Wen, prompting Lin Xi Geng, who was nearby, to urge Xu Fang to act before Lin Xichi became someone else's girlfriend.
Lin Xichi, in her own thoughts, acknowledged her frustration with Xu Fang's lack of response, calling the whole endeavor "tiresome." The next day, Lin Xi Geng, determined to vet his potential brother-in-law, met Lin Xichi in Rong City. He had arranged for them to visit the pet lifestyle center owned by Ye Shao Wen's family.
While Lin Xichi was initially impressed by Ye Shao Wen's good looks and wealth, Lin Xi Geng's persistent questioning about Ye Shao Wen's relationship status made her uncomfortable. Lin Xi Geng shamelessly tried to set them up, stating he needed to evaluate any potential future brother-in-law. Lin Xichi grew increasingly annoyed by his meddling, feeling he was "worse than her future mother-in-law."
When Lin Xi Geng suggested Ye Shao Wen was a good match, Lin Xichi firmly declared, "Xu Fang's way better." To her surprise, Xu Fang suddenly appeared, having overheard her confession. He playfully questioned where she had come from, and Lin Xichi, flustered, tried to blame Lin Xi Geng for calling him. Xu Fang then suggested they all go for hot pot, teasing Lin Xichi by asking if she knew he had just gotten his salary, indicating he'd treat them.
At the hot pot restaurant, Lin Xichi felt an unfamiliar shyness around Xu Fang. She quickly excused herself to the washroom, where she gave herself a stern pep talk in the mirror, resolving to be more assertive. Meanwhile, Lin Xi Geng, still trying to profit from the situation, asked Xu Fang if he had overheard Lin Xichi's comment about him being "way better." Xu Fang, with a smirk, confirmed he had.
Lin Xi Geng then directly asked Lin Xichi if she had fallen in love with "Brother Fang," even attempting to extort money from her to keep quiet. When Lin Xichi returned, she tried to act like a demure lady, serving Xu Fang food, but Lin Xi Geng saw right through her "idiotic" charade. The conversation then shifted to Lin Xi Geng's upcoming exams, much to Lin Xichi's annoyance.
After dinner, Lin Xi Geng left for the train station, and Xu Fang offered to ride Lin Xichi back, despite Lin Xi Geng's playful reminder of a previous incident where Xu Fang had injured his arm during a ride. Xu Fang insisted his arm was recovered and offered a sweet, almost out-of-character kindness that Lin Xichi found "unusual." On the bicycle ride, Lin Xichi sat behind Xu Fang.
When Xu Fang made a sudden brake to avoid a collision, Lin Xichi instinctively hugged him tightly. Though surprised, she quickly checked if he was alright. Back in his dorm, Xu Fang was visibly pleased, looking at his arm where Lin Xichi had held him and smiling to himself. His roommate, Jiang Zheng Xu, noticed his strange behavior and later received a call from Lin Xi Geng.
Lin Xi Geng asked Jiang Zheng Xu to keep an eye on his sister, emphasizing that this was her first relationship and he needed to oversee it. He even blackmailed Jiang Zheng Xu by threatening to tell Ms. He about her daughter if he didn't cooperate. Jiang Zheng Xu reluctantly agreed. Later, Xu Fang's friends also noticed his newfound giddiness.
They teased him about having a crush, and when Xu Fang admitted it was Lin Xichi, they urged him to confess, telling him there was only a "piece of paper" between them that needed to be torn. Motivated, Lin Xichi formulated a "Fang Fang's birthday plan" which included buying a cake, a present, and a candlelight confession. After purchasing a cake, she sneaked into Xu Fang's dorm while he was asleep and playfully drew on his face.
When he woke up, Xu Fang tried to calm himself, repeatedly reminding himself that he liked her and needed to be gentle. However, he quickly became frustrated when the ink wouldn't wash off. Lin Xichi, undeterred, offered to help him remove the ink with essential balm, getting intimately close as she applied it to his face. She playfully admonished him to "learn to be mature" and "control your temper" on his birthday.
While Xu Fang was in the bathroom washing his face, Lin Xichi quickly drew the curtains and lit the candles on the birthday cake. When he returned, she urged him to make a wish. Xu Fang jokingly wished she would be "less troublesome." Lin Xichi then presented her handmade gift: a meticulously embroidered dog, which she had spent all night making. She explained that the dog symbolized protection from injuries during his matches and training.
Xu Fang confessed he often didn't know what she was thinking, but then directly asked, "Are you crushing on me?" Lin Xichi, flustered, avoided the question by telling him to make another wish. Xu Fang then blew out the candles, causing Lin Xichi to exclaim in frustration. He explained he was "feeling a bit nervous" but then made a new wish: "You need to be my girlfriend. Will you?" Lin Xichi accepted, confessing, "I like you.
I think I can make your wish come true." As they leaned in for their first kiss, Xu Fang's roommates suddenly burst in, interrupting the moment and asking about a missing watch. Xu Fang swiftly grabbed Lin Xichi's hand and pulled her out of the dorm. They ran through the campus, playfully bickering. Xu Fang teased her about having a crush on him for a long time, and Lin Xichi joked about him being full of himself.
He confidently told her she was lucky to have him as a boyfriend, promising to take good care of her and never bully her again. As they reached her dorm, they exchanged a sweet goodbye, but Xu Fang called out her name, stopping her. Lin Xichi confessed that everything felt "unreal" and had changed so suddenly. Xu Fang leaned in and gently kissed her head, asking if that made it "real enough."
Lin Xichi chuckled, saying it just made it "more unreal." Back in her dorm, Lin Xichi bounced around excitedly, unable to contain her joy. Xin Zi Dan immediately noticed her elated state and guessed something good had happened. Lin Xichi excitedly told her that she and Xu Fang were officially in a relationship. Xin Zi Dan was overjoyed but quickly scared Lin Xichi with her loud reaction. Lin Xichi asked her to keep it a secret.
When asked about her next plan, Lin Xichi jokingly wished they would kiss "next year," then corrected herself to "after three years." Soon after, Lin Xi Geng called Lin Xichi, congratulating her on getting a "brother-in-law" and confirming his knowledge of her new relationship with Xu Fang. Lin Xichi, though surprised he knew, urged him to keep it a secret.
Lin Xi Geng, still in communication with Jiang Zheng Xu, continued to rely on him for updates on Lin Xichi's relationship, insisting he needed to ensure Xu Fang didn't bully her, much to Jiang Zheng Xu's chagrin.
